PRICE:
Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

This well-managed, thoughtfully designed hotel opens directly onto the sands of Grand Case Beach. It practically defines quiet chic, starting with the hand-painted tiles throughout the public spaces and hallways. It shares the same strong management, meticulous attention to detail, and sense of stylish comfort that distinguishes its splendid sister property, L'Esplanade . Furnishings and accents are sourced from around the globe, including Balinese teak and Brazilian mahogany; natural wicker beds are topped with white down duvets and pillows. Luxurious touches include Frette linens and Damana toiletries. The smallish bathrooms are mostly shower-only, and the kitchenettes have a microwave, fridge, and a two-burner stovetop, but no oven. Each has a huge, beautifully appointed terrace or balcony overlooking the sand. The overall effect is of serene sanctuary. Though there's no restaurant, the warm, gracious staff offers advice on the town's many superb dining options.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Portable St. Maarten/St. Martin, Anguilla & St. Barts, 2nd Edition, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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